Syria: Violence Against Protesters Continue

Syrians, some with gunshot wounds, have fled into Lebanon in an attempt to escape from the brutal crackdowns taking place all over Syria.  As Syrian refugees escape to bordering towns in Lebanon and Turkey, the military has also moved near the border of both Turkey and now Lebanon.

Funerals were held for about 20 protesters on Friday, however Syrian security forces killed five protesters as the funerals quickly transformed into protests against President Bashar al-Assad.

Syrian dissidents are planning to hold a conference in the capital, Damascus, on Monday to discuss how to resolve the political crisis.